Monday, May 16, 2011

"New" Bow

Sometimes, desires outweigh necessities...case in point, I just couldn't say no to this incredible late 1920s "bow" gown.  Uh, hello, Schiaparelli-inspired trompe-l'oeil front bow!?!?! Whaaaaaaa!

One of Schiaparelli's 1927 "trompe l'oeil" knit bow sweaters

My new "bow" dress, Nelson Bridge

22 comments:

  1. GemmaMay 16, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    ooooo, now that;s something else... wowzers!

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  2. Sara KristiinaMay 16, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    That's totally adorable gown! :)

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  3. Frollein von SofaMay 16, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    oh my goodness, this dress is divine !!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  4. KatieMay 16, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    absolutely amazing dress!! soooo cool!

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  5. BaronessVonVintageMay 16, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    thanks!!! I almost fell out of my chair when I saw it. Miracle of miracles, it is supposed to be my exact size (hasn't arrived yet). Now I have to plan an outing worthy of this beauty!!!

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  6. Penny Dreadful VintageMay 16, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Oh. My. Gaaaaawd! How could you resist, it is amazing! xx

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  7. UnknownMay 16, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Gorgeous dress, I would just wear that as soon as I got it never mind waiting for somewhere to wear it to hah x

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  8. Tickety Boo Tupney - A Dash OF Worcester Sauce.May 16, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Oh my, zing went the strings of my heart-That is ammmmmmazing!!!!
    Tups x

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  9. Pull Your Socks Up!May 16, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    I think my heart skipped two beats xo

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  10. thatdamngreendressMay 16, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    oh my- I have such a trompe l'oeil addiction- the schiaparelli sweater is a holy grail for sure. This gorgeous dress is an amazing find!!

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  11. DakotaMay 16, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Well hello, dream gown!! What an enchanting find; that trompe l'oeil bow is just to die for!!!

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  12. Miss Tami LeeMay 17, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Uhm, I will be waiting with bated breath until you post a photo shoot with that absolutely amazing gown!

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  13. David and Sara Gormley O'BrienMay 17, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Omg, I love Love LOVE that. Ghastley green with envy! I have dream of knitting a version of the Schiaparelli one day (pattern courtesu of the V&A) I can't wait to see the post of you modelling it!

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  14. garofitMay 17, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Lovely dress indeed. Actually I like it a lot better than the famous jumper design.

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  15. Salsa Von LeopardMay 17, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    That is a toatally stunning dress! Good job that the want outweighed the necessary here. x

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  16. Mrs. ExeterMay 17, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    What an absolutely stunning dress - I can't wait to see you in it :)

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  17. Lauren HairstonMay 17, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Can't wait to see how you accessorize that gorgeous dress!

    I actually have the Schiaparelli trompe l'oeil sweater in my Ravelry queue; I'm just a little afraid of the Armenian technique...

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  18. DebiMay 17, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    love, love, love, love, love!!!!!

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  19. BaronessVonVintageMay 17, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    wowee, thank you all! I promise to post pics of myself in it as soon as I'm able (unless I decide to save it for wear during a special deco weekend this fall)!!! xoxo

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  20. Nina SuluhMay 17, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    That's GORGEOUS. I have a picture of the Schiaparelli sweater on a human in one of my fashion books.

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  21. TashaMay 17, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Wow! That is gorgeous and so interesting! I can't wait to see what it looks like on you!

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  22. AnonymousMay 22, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    This is what makes vintage fashion SO much fun!

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